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Comments: Obverse P1 was used to strike all 1852 die marriages. This is its second use to strike 1852 proof restrikes, and fourth or fifth use overall. This is the first and only use of Reverse 1859 PA to strike 1852 proof restrikes. It was previously used to strike regular issue proofs in 1859. It was also used to strike 1851, 1854, and 1858 proof restrikes. |
Obverse P1 The photo below shows the Obverse P1 attribution grid. This obverse die was used for all 1852 die marriages, both business strikes and proofs.   1852 Obverse P1 attribution grid
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Reverse 1859 PA was used to strike all 1859 regular issue proofs, later to strike 1851, 1852, 1854, and 1858 proof restrikes. This die exhibits notable marks in the left wing feathers that should be used as markers for identification. Other markers have been mentioned in previous books, but they have led to confusion in attributions and relative rarity. The lumps in the wing feathers are very distinctive. No other markers should be required.  Reverse 1859 PA lumps in left wing
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Obverse P1: 1852 Business Strike PCGS AU details, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. Reverse 1859 PA: 1859 PCGS PR60, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. |